USD 109 is hiring an elementary music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!!
Apply online at usd109.org under the "Employment" tab.
about 2 months ago, Tami Knedler
Music Teacher
In the final day of Competition in the 59th annual Berean Academy basketball tournament, the girls lose the 3rd place game to take 4th versus the Hutch Central Christian Lady Cougars; the boys took 5th place defeating Elyria Christian 51-33. Go Buffs!
about 14 hours ago, Alan Sheets
Good Luck to the Boys and Girls basketball teams as they travel to Berean Academy today, January 23rd. Games begin at 10:30 AM.
The boys will be playing Elyria Christian for 5th place and the girls are playing Hutchinson Central Christian for 3rd place.
about 17 hours ago, Nicol Parde
Day 3
Good Luck to the boys wrestling at the Beloit Invite today, Friday February 23rd. First matches begin at 10:00 AM.
Due to upcoming weather, this will only be a one day event.
about 17 hours ago, Nicol Parde
Beloit Invite
Fiber Art (batik & embroidery)- Julian Swank
1 day ago, Tranda Strnad
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Mixed media prints by Jordyn Blazek
1 day ago, Tranda Strnad
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Lady Buff wrestlers had a great night at the Thayer Central Invite. Placing 4th as a team. Khloe Keeling 2nd Kaydence Shelly 1st Faith Dyke 1st Jacqalyn Parde 1st
1 day ago, Nicol Parde
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School will be in session on Friday.
With very cold temperatures expected, please ensure students are dressed for the weather.

The district will continue to monitor the weather conditions and will make adjustments if needed.
1 day ago, Tami Knedler
Cold Weather
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER --
JANUARY 26, 2026 - FEBRUARY 2, 2026

Please click on link

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1 day ago, Resi Valek
Beloit Invite Wrestling Tournament (Update 1/22 at 12:45 PM)

Due to pending weather, the Beloit Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be a 1 day tournament. Wrestling will begin at 10am on Friday, January 23rd.



1 day ago, Nicol Parde
Round #3 of the Mid-Season Basketball Tournament Update:

Due to upcoming weather conditions- both teams will play at 10:30 AM. on Friday, January 23rd at Elbing, KS- Berean Academy. Opponents will be determined based on Thursday night game outcomes. (Varsity Games Only).

Details will be updated after game results on Thursday.
1 day ago, Nicol Parde
The High School Girls Wrestling team will compete in the Thayer Central Tournament on Thursday, January 22nd beginning at 3:00. Go Lady Buffs!
1 day ago, Nicol Parde
Thayer Central GWR
Round #2 of the Mid-Season Basketball Tournament:

The HS Basketball teams will play Thursday, January 22nd @ Ell-Saline:
3 :00PM Girls Varsity vs Bennington in Main Gym / JV Boys in Small Gym
4:30 PM Varsity Boys vs Bennington in Main Gym / JV Girls in Small Gym

LIVE STREAM: Games will be live streamed on the NFHS Network.
1 day ago, Nicol Parde
#2 Mid season tourney

Updated: It is to be January 22nd/23rd

Round #2 of the Mid-Season Basketball Tournament:

The HS Basketball teams will play Thursday, January 22nd @ Ell-Saline:
Girls 3 PM vs Bennington in Main Gym / JV Boys in Small Gym
Boys 4:30 PM vs Bennington in Main Gym / JV Girls in Small Gym

Round #3 of the Mid-Season Basketball Tournament:
HS games on Friday, January 23rd are at Elbing, KS - Berean Academy HS
Times listed below are tentative based on Thursday game outcomes. Opponents are to be determined. VARSITY games only will be played on Friday.
Boys @ 10:30 AM
Girls times @ 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM

Details will be updated after game results on Thursday.

3 days ago, Nicol Parde
Come join PEO for supper tonight!!
4 days ago, Tranda Strnad
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The yearbook staff is taking organization group pictures on Wednesday, January 21st during 4th and 5th hours (starting at 10:30 am) in the new gym. Please look over the list for groups to be included and special attire.
FCA
BAG
Forensics
KAYS
NHS
Scholars Bowl
Art Club
FCCLA
Yearbook
Science Club
Math Relays
Robotics Group
FBLA- Wear Club T-Shirt
STUCO- Wear Club T-shirt
Choir
5 days ago, Nicol Parde
The high school boys and girls wrestling teams will travel to Leon, Kansas for the Bluestem Jamboree. Matches begin at 3:00 on Tuesday, January 20th. Good luck wrestlers.
5 days ago, Nicol Parde
Bluestem Jamboree
Republic County Buffalo athletics are back in action on Tuesday, January 20th.

The 1st Round of the HS Basketball Mid Season Tourney is being hosted by Republic County.
Games are as follows:
3:00 JV Rep Co Boys vs Solomon (New Gym), V Girls - Bennington vs Solomon (Main Gym)
4:30 V Rep Co Boys vs Solomon (Main Gym)
6:00 JV Rep Co Girls vs Ell-Saline (New Gym), V Boys- Bennington vs Ell-Saline (Main Gym)
7:30 V Rep Co Girls vs Ell-Saline (Main Gym), JV Boys- Bennington vs Ell-Saline (New Gym)

Games in the Main Gym are livestreamed at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/belleville/organization/334/republic-county-high-school
5 days ago, Nicol Parde
BB on 20th

Republic County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Information:
Republic County Schools is hosting the YEC for 2026. If your child in 6th-12th grade is interested in competing, please look over the attached flyer . The registration deadline is February 16th and the event is on March 3rd.

Questions can be directed toward Molly Springer at 785-527-5524 or Nicol Parde at Republic County High School- 785-527-2281.

5 days ago, Nicol Parde
YEC 2026
Lady Buffs played an exceptional game beating the Lions Lyons 57-35. Kylie Stone with a career high 26 points with 5 other players contributing points. 57 points is also the most points the Lady Buffs have scored in a game in the last 5 years!!! JV girls also got the win with a score of 16-8!
7 days ago, Eric Jones